Ferrari has not yet decided which engine the future SUV will get, but it is already known that the Purosangue model will have a partially hybrid powertrain.
In an interview with AutoExpress, Ferrari's technical director Michael Leiters noted that the company intends to develop two platforms at once — for cars with front and rear engine placement. The first model built on the modular architecture for front-engined cars was the Roma supercar, which debuted a month ago.
The platform with a front engine placement is planned to produce a whole range of models with rear or all-wheel drive, as well as with different interior layouts. The new architecture allows the installation of six-, eight-, and twelve-cylinder engines paired with an electric motor, but Ferrari engineers believe that hybridizing the V12 would result in a too large and heavy car. Therefore, the Purosangue SUV will most likely get a less powerful engine.
The premiere of the Ferrari Purosangue is expected at the end of 2021. The Italian brand's crossover, according to the company, "will not be like any other all-terrain vehicle on the market," will get all-wheel drive, an innovative suspension with adjustable ride height, and a multimedia system for rear passengers.
